Constituent country of the Netherlands
Curacao
Opportunity Score
69/100
Population
191K
Digital Nomad
64/100
Market Overview
Diversified Dutch-Caribbean hub combining tourism, finance and logistics.
Key Indicators
Bars show how Curacao compares across the 22 tracked Caribbean markets.
Internet speed: Median fixed broadband download speed; regional connectivity leader. Source: Ookla Speedtest Global Index · 2024.
700,249 annual tourist arrivals (2024)
Total stay-over visitor arrivals. Source: Curacao Tourist Board (CTB).
Tax Profile
Headline statutory rates for Curacao. The Tax Friendliness score above is derived from these figures.
Personal Income
46.5%
top rate
Corporate
22%
standard rate
Capital Gains
0%
on disposals
VAT / Sales
6%
standard rate
Personal income top rate ~46.5%; corporate 22% (15% on first ANG 500k); no capital gains tax; turnover tax (OB) 6%.
Source: PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries · 2025. Statutory headline rates; individual circumstances and incentive programs may differ. Not tax advice.
Immigration & Residency
Official residency and citizenship pathways for Curacao (as of 2025).
@HOME in Curacao
- Min. income
- Not specified
- Application fee
- US$294
- Duration
- 6 months, extendable to 12
Remote work permit for visitors. Fee ~US$294. No stated minimum income threshold.
Source: Curacao @HOME Program
Program terms change frequently. This is informational only and not legal or immigration advice — confirm current requirements with official government sources before applying.
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